This game, Gui Gu Eight Deserts Mobile, has a very prominent feature: the freedom is so high that it can be overwhelming! For many new players, there are simply too many choices in the game, and they might be discouraged right from the start. Today, I will bring you a beginner's guide for Gui Gu Eight Deserts. We have prepared a straightforward and simple guide to help you smoothly get through the early stages. Follow this guide, familiarize yourself with the process, and then explore the world freely; it will definitely make your journey more efficient!

Firstly, choose the difficulty level. When you first enter the game, don't be overconfident; just select "Normal" or "Hard" difficulty. Why not recommend higher difficulties? Because you may not be familiar with the game mechanics yet, and unexpected events could lead to failure. There are many random events in this game, and a slight mistake can result in a game over, especially for first-time players. Surviving is key. Once you become proficient, then you can challenge higher difficulties, which is the correct way to cultivate.

Next is the character creation phase. For most players, customizing the appearance is a joyful task, but since this guide is for practice and getting familiar with the flow, there's no need to spend too much time on this step. Randomly generate a few characters, press the buttons a few times, and if you get a character with an exceptional appearance that you can accept, just start the game.

When creating a character, the attribute panel is also important, but don't overthink it; just randomly generate until you get attributes like Attack above 20, Enlightenment above 90, highest Swordsmanship attribute, and Spirit Roots (Water or Fire) above 20. Enlightenment and Luck are harder to improve later, so try to get higher values initially. If the attributes aren't too bad, don't obsessively re-roll.

Next, let's talk about artifact selection. Many guides recommend new players choose the "Dual Fish Pendant" for soft farming, but this guide aims to help you familiarize yourself with the flow, so we recommend choosing the simpler "Demon Subduing Pot". The Demon Subduing Pot is relatively intuitive to use and powerful enough. At the start of the game, there will be a combat tutorial teaching you how to use the Demon Subduing Pot to capture monsters.
During battles, reduce the enemy's health to a sliver, then use the Demon Subduing Pot to capture them. Captured monsters can assist in battles, and remaining monsters can be sent out to collect materials, making life easier for beginners. By steadily utilizing the Demon Subduing Pot's functions, you can easily handle early-game battles and cultivation.

After completing the tutorial, you'll encounter your first major pitfall—event choices. The game will present many events for you to choose from, such as saving someone, killing someone, or ignoring them. Some players might accidentally kill someone and find out that the person has strong backing, leading to NPC hunts that make you doubt your existence. So, here's a golden rule: avoid killing if possible! After interacting with an NPC, you can "Observe" to check their personality, identity, and network. Generally, save good people and ignore bad ones; never draw your weapon casually. If you encounter a kind-hearted girl, prioritize helping her. Not only will it increase her affection, but she might save your life at crucial moments, sparing you from using artifact revival attempts.

The prologue of the game has a hidden quest that is highly recommended not to skip! The rewards from this quest are very generous, and upon completion, you'll receive a powerful orange weapon, which is the best boost in the early stages. The quest process is as follows: follow the main storyline to enter Yu Village, then head to Mount Taihang for investigation. In the depths of Mount Taihang, trigger a battle with Wu Luo. You must lose this battle to continue the quest. Next, follow the system's guidance back to the inn for cultivation, and during this period, you'll encounter a shady merchant selling Qi Gathering Pills—refuse them!
After returning to town, go to the market to buy potions, purchase secrets from Langya Pavilion, and break through realms. After completing cultivation, a purple exclamation mark will appear in the tavern, indicating the "Cai Family Daughter" quest. Follow the prompts to complete the story. After completing the quest, you can idle train for a month, and the orange weapon reward will be yours. The type of orange weapon depends on initial attributes, so generating a character with the highest Swordsmanship attribute in the early stages is crucial.

That's all for the beginner's guide for Gui Gu Eight Deserts. The basic starting process is now complete. To summarize, don't be overly meticulous or obsessive; entering the game and experiencing it as soon as possible is most important. The fun of Gui Gu Eight Deserts Mobile lies in its high degree of freedom for exploration. Once you're familiar with the basics, feel free to try other gameplay styles.